Healthy Vegan Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with delicious and healthy Mexican food!

Is there anything more colorful and flavorful than Mexican food? Green, red, yellow, all the colors to make your plate look like a fiesta.

My husband and I don’t need a reason to make Mexican food, we actually eat it at least twice a week. And I promise you that it’s going to be made in my house on Thursday, because it’s Cinco de Mayo, so what else would we eat?

Here are the plant-based Mexican foods that we’re going to make for Cinco de Mayo:

Of course we’re going to make margaritas. Thursday night, Mexican food. Muy Bien!

Pineapple Lime Margaritas

Guacamole is a must for any Mexican fiesta. I love this recipe because it gets a big boost from spinach. You’ll love it, and it’s the perfect way to sneak green leafy veggies into a picky eater’s diet.

You don’t have to make the guac in a molcajete, but if you have one, why not? Live a little.

Spinach Guacamole Made in a Molcajete

Put the fun in the party with my zero cholesterol queso fundido. I promise you that the non-vegans in the house will devour this. It’s that good.

Zero Vegan Cholesterol Queso Fundido

If you’re having a big party, you’re going to need one more appetizer to feed the crowd. My spicy oil-free Mexican hummus has been a huge hit with my readers. They love it, I love it, and your body will love it.

Spicy Oil-Free Mexican Hummus

If you’re looking for a heavier appetizer, then these homemade black bean & spinach taquitos will do the trick. They’re easy to make and even easier to eat.

Homemade Black Bean & Spinach Taquitos

Now it’s time to get busy. With tacos. These beer battered “fish” tacos are another popular recipe on the blog. The first time I made them my husband made real fish tacos, and the fish eaters liked my vegan version better. Oh yeah!

Beer Battered “Fish” Tacos with Mango Salsa

Another favorite is this blue corn taco with fried potato recipe. There’s so much texture and flavor going on in these beauties. If you’ve never had potatoes in tacos before then you’re in for a treat.

Blue Corn Tacos with Fried Potatoes

I hope you left room for dessert, because my spicy vegan black bean brownies are to die for. They’re so rich and chewy, with a little bite of cayenne pepper. Made with black beans so they’re full of protein and super good for you. But don’t worry, you’ll never know they’re in there.

Spicy Vegan Black Bean Brownies

Another fabulous dessert for Cinco de Mayo are my individual lime tarts with meringue. These little darlings are bursting with tangy lime and topped with a dollop of sweet meringue made with aquafaba. Delicious!

Vegan Lime Tarts with Aquafaba Meringue

And that my amigos is what I call a whole bunch of scrumptious Mexican food. I hope you have a fun and spicy Cinco de Mayo. Oh yeah, in case some of you are unfamiliar with this Mexican holiday, click here to learn more about it.

In case you’re wondering why I posted two recipe roundups this week, instead of sharing a new one, it’s because I couldn’t let Mother’s Day and Cinco de Mayo go unnoticed. And, I wanted to make sure that you had lots of options to choose from for both celebrations. I have a super healthy spring vegetable buddha bowl coming on Monday. So stay tuned. In the meantime, here’s a sneak peak.

Tell Me:

What are your plans for Cinco de Mayo?

Mother’s Day?

Tacos or burritos?

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Comments

Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
May 4, 2016 at 12:09 pm

You got us covered Linda!! I think I'd be happy with a plate of salsa and mashed avo (not guacamole...just plain mashed avocado!) and those brownies ;) Done!

- Linda Meyer says
  May 4, 2016 at 12:12 pm
  
  Avo any way is all right with me. I just cut them open and scoop out the meat with a spoon. Thanks, my friend. :)
  
Jenn S. says
May 4, 2016 at 1:21 pm

I hope you don't mind if I show up at your doorstep for this Mexican fiesta! I could eat Mexican food every day - so good!! And that buddha bowl looks delicious too - looking forward to that one - do I spy millet in there??

- Linda Meyer says
  May 4, 2016 at 3:35 pm
  
  I'll put out the welcome mat, Jenn! :) Oh, you're good. I bet your kids lose to you when you play that game.
  
Jennifer says
May 4, 2016 at 2:24 pm

wonderful ideas, recipes, and photos! I love every single one of them! YUM and YAY for Vegan Cinco de Mayo!

- Linda Meyer says
  May 4, 2016 at 3:34 pm
  
  Hi Jennifer! Thank you, and YES to all the Mexican food. :)
  
Mel @ avirtualvegan.com says
May 4, 2016 at 3:46 pm

I'm coming to yours for Cinco de Mayo! That food and those Margaritas look amazing! It's all new to me as we don't celebrate anything like Cinco de Mayo in England. I've only ever heard of it since moving to Canada but I LOVE Mexican food so I am embracing it with open arms (and mouth)!

- Linda Meyer says
  May 4, 2016 at 10:15 pm
  
  We celebrate Cinco de Mayo at least twice a week in our house, haha! Come on over. :)
  
Aimée / Wallflower Girl says
May 4, 2016 at 5:18 pm

Huge Mexican food fan here so these all sound DELICIOUS to me!

- Linda Meyer says
  May 4, 2016 at 10:16 pm
  
  Thanks, Aimee! Happy to hear it.
  
Jac -Tinned Tomatoes (@tinnedtoms) says
May 4, 2016 at 6:06 pm

Nice selection of recipes and those brownies look AMAZING!!!

- Linda Meyer says
  May 4, 2016 at 10:13 pm
  
  Thank you! The brownies are one of my favorite desserts.
  
Christine @ Run Plant Based says
May 4, 2016 at 10:42 pm

Great collection of recipes, thanks! No plans for Cinco De Mayo here, going to the gym after work! :-) Exciting, I know, but we have a family party over the weekend.

- Linda Meyer says
  May 4, 2016 at 10:56 pm
  
  Well, it is on a Thursday. :) Thanks, Christine!
  
pragati says
May 6, 2016 at 7:00 am

Those fish tacos look so real. And the Mexican hummus...everything here is just so yum, Linda. Thanks!

- Linda Meyer says
  May 6, 2016 at 1:12 pm
  
  They really do, Pragati, and they taste like them too. Thanks so much. :)
  
Molly ~ EasycookingwithMolly says
May 6, 2016 at 2:07 pm

What a fab brunch idea for Cinco De Mayo. I'm so loving the Pineapple Margarita :)

- Linda Meyer says
  May 9, 2016 at 2:41 pm
  
  Thank you! Yes, the margarita is pretty delicious. :)
  
Uma Srinivas says
May 6, 2016 at 3:48 pm

Every dishes are mouth watering! Love to try those hummus!

- Linda Meyer says
  May 9, 2016 at 2:40 pm
  
  Thank you, Uma!
  
Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy says
May 7, 2016 at 3:11 am

I think my favorites are the fondu, taquitos, and tart!! I could eat this line-up anyday!

- Linda Meyer says
  May 9, 2016 at 2:37 pm
  
  Those are three awesome choices. Thank you, Anjali!
  
Hauke Fox says
May 8, 2016 at 8:03 am

Very cool round up. Today a couple of the margaritas would be just fine :D Con tortillas y un poco de guac!

- Linda Meyer says
  May 9, 2016 at 2:35 pm
  
  Si! Muy bueno. ;)
  
Donna says
May 8, 2016 at 10:30 pm

Ok everything here looks amazing, but that spinach guacamole - yes please!!! We love Mexican food any day of the year around here, so saving for when the urge hits :)

- Linda Meyer says
  May 9, 2016 at 2:34 pm
  
  The spinach guacamole is so good, and the spinach adds even more vitamins and antioxidants. It's a great way to get your kids to eat spinach. :)